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Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trump, Swift and the crushed Chiefs: Super Bowl highlights
Philadelphia's 40-22 Super Bowl victory on Sunday was marked by the presence of President Donald Trump, crowds booing Taylor Swift, and Kansas City's crushing loss. Here are some highlights from the 59th Super Bowl. - Donald Trump in the house The first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl took a small lap of the field before settling into his box to watch the game. Although First Lady Melania was absent, he was accompanied by other members of the Trump clan -- including his daughter Ivanka and son Eric. His appearance on the giant screens during the national anthem was met with applause, but he left before the end of the game. - Boo Taylor Swift The queen of pop was booed when she appeared on the Caesars Superdome screens during a break in play. The singer turned her head to face the camera with a slightly embarrassed smile. Swift, who is from Pennsylvania, home of the Eagles, had come to support her partner Travis Kelce, playing for Kansas City. - Hip-hop touchdown Kendrick Lamar becomes the first hip-hop artist to solo the halftime concert. Basking in the 15 minutes of glory, he performed his classic hits "Humble" and "DNA", as well as tracks from his latest album "GNX", such as "Peekaboo" or "Squabble Up". Some were expecting a rant against Trump. He may have touched upon the topic when he said: "The revolution will be televised, you chose the right time, but not the right guy". - A Palestinian flag During Lamar's performance an individual dressed like one of the show's dancers climbed onto the rapper's car and waved a banner with intertwined Sudanese and Palestinian flags. He ran across the field for a few seconds before being caught. In a statement, the NFL said the activist was hired as an extra for the show and hid the flag on him until the choreography began. - Adverts steal the show The Super Bowl adverts were once again teaming with stars, from Meg Ryan -- who re-enacted the famous restaurant scene in "When Harry Met Sally" for a mayonnaise brand -- to Matt Damon, who pretended to be David Beckham's brother in a beer commercial. Companies shelled out $8 million for 30 seconds of air time on Fox, which is owned by the Murdoch family. The message of unity was a noticeable theme in adverts featuring rap legend Snoop Dogg and football star Tom Brady -- as well as Harrison Ford, who explained "our differences can be our strength" in an commercial for Jeep. - Artificial Intelligence AI start-up star OpenAI also purchased a spot during the broadcast. The minimalist clip was focused on aesthetic rather than content, attracting a lot of comments on social media, not all positive. Google on the other hand tugged on people's heartstrings, showing a stay-at-home dad preparing for a job interview with the help of the AI assistant Gemini. tu-arb/tmt/tc/fox
The Independent
09-02-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Donald Trump heads to the Super Bowl with a complicated NFL history
President Donald Trump will become the first sitting US president to attend the Super Bowl in person this Sunday, navigating a complex relationship with the NFL and a history of intertwining politics and sports. The president will be present at the Superdome in New Orleans for the clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. While the game itself will be the main focus, Trump's reactions will undoubtedly draw attention. The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the 59th Super Bowl, after Patrick Mahomes led his side to a thrilling 32-29 win over the Bills. The Chiefs are now the first back-to-back champions to return to the Super Bowl, having won the past two editions, and they are targeting an unprecedented 'three-peat' in 2025. It is also the fifth time in the last six years that the Chiefs have reached the Super Bowl, winning three of the last five. Trump's visit comes just weeks after the start of his second term, marked by executive orders targeting immigration and government diversity programs. His presence at the Super Bowl, a quintessential American event that transcends political divides, presents a unique backdrop for the Republican president. It also highlights the contrast between Trump's order to eliminate government diversity, equity and inclusion efforts with the NFL's decision to stick with its own initiatives to promote inclusion. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who could come into contact with Trump at the game, said on Monday he had no plans to scale back NFL diversity programs. The league is not putting the phrase 'End Racism' behind one of the end zones, something it has done since 2021, replacing that directive with another one: 'Choose Love.' During his first term in office Trump criticized the league and its members after Black players kneeled during the U.S. national anthem to bring attention to racial injustice. Last year, as a presidential candidate, Trump ran ads during football games blasting his Democratic opponent, former Vice President Kamala Harris, for her stance on transgender rights. 'Kamala's for they/them; President Trump is for you,' the ad said. It proved effective, and Trump has continued his crackdown on trans rights from the White House, last week signing an executive order seeking to exclude transgender girls and women from female sports. He will be one of many celebrities at the game. Superstar singer Taylor Swift, who is dating Chiefs player Travis Kelce, is also expected to be in the stadium. She endorsed Harris in the 2024 election.
The Independent
09-02-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Super Bowl LIX betting tips: Chiefs to land historic three-peat
Super Bow betting tips The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the 59th Super Bowl on Sunday night, with the Chiefs looking to land a historic 'three-peat' of titles in the biggest match in the sport. It is the fifth time in the last six years that the Chiefs have reached the Super Bowl, they've already won three of those and they beat the Eagles in 2023 – triumphing 38-35 in a thriller at Super Bowl 57. In 2025, superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes once again played his part as his side earned a spectacular 32-29 win over the Bills in the AFC Championship game, making the Chiefs the first back-to-back champions in history to return to the Super Bowl. And two years on from the narrow win that got the Chiefs their 2023 title, they will once again face the Eagles as they look to cement their NFL dynasty. The Eagles earned a convincing 55-23 win over the Washington Commanders in an impressive performance in the NFC Championship game, though NFL betting sites have them as slight underdogs at 1/1 compared to the 5/6 moneyline for the Chiefs. The Chiefs only lost two matches this season on their way to New Orleans – with one coming as coach Andy Reid decided to rest Mahomes and other starters in the final game of the regular season against the Denver Broncos as the number one seed was already secured – and their big-game experience, combined with Mahomes' star quality, makes them difficult to wager against. Nevertheless, the form of both sides is enough to give fans plenty of confidence. The Eagles themselves have only lost three times this season, and are led by the duo of quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley – who finished just 100 yards short of the NFL record for rushing yards (2,005) in the regular season. Chiefs to land historic 'three-peat' As mentioned above, the Chiefs' recent form means its difficult to see them losing on Sunday. Earlier on in the season, the Super Bowl holders were a little more unconvincing, scraping some improbable wins, but their late-season and play-off form has been altogether more impressive. In attack, while they ranked in 12th for points per game and 19th in yards per pass, few will wager against Mahomes and coach Andy Reid coming up with some moments of magic when the stakes are highest, as they did in 2023 against the Eagles. In addition, unlike in previous years, it's been the Chiefs' defence that has arguably been their most impressive outlet, having ranked in the top 10 for opponent's points per game and points per play, as well as yards per game and red-zone touchdown percentage. With the Eagles attack certainly the most fearsome feature of their team, if the Chiefs can keep Hurts and Barkley quiet, then they should earn a hattrick of Super Bowl wins – something that betting sites agree with, offering odds around 5/6 for the Chiefs to win. Super Bowl LIX bet builder: Mahomes, Kelce and Barkley to star Mahomes and Barkley are widely tipped to be the stars of Super Bowl LIX, with both having been their team's main men in the regular season and postseason (alongside Hurts for the Eagles, in Barkley's case). To that end, it might offer good value to create a bet builder with the game's biggest names. While Mahomes has not quite recreated the superb form of previous regular seasons or playoffs this year, his Super Bowl performances speak for themselves, and he has consistently proved himself as the man for the big occasion, with his only Super Bowl loss coming against Tom Brady. While Mahomes has averaged just 211 passing yards per game this postseason, he has averaged 267.8 passing yards over his four Super Bowl starts, and threw 245 yards in the win over the Bills, so the first part of our bet builder sees a wager on him to throw 250+ passing yards, which is 20/27 with bet365. Moving on to Mahomes' Chiefs teammate Travis Kelce, the Ohio native might have experienced a slightly underwhelming regular season, but he remains Mahomes' go-to choice as receiver. If the quarterback is to throw 250 yards, Kelce will likely play a key part in that. Kelce has the second-most receptions on the Chiefs in the postseason, with nine, and while he only earned 19 yards against the Bills, his eight receptions on Christmas Day and seven in the Divisional Round win prove that he remains one of the key men for the Chiefs attack, so a wager on 6+ receptions (at 20/33) forms part of our bet builder. Finally, turning back to the Eagles' star man, Barkley has recorded 25 or more rushing attempts in four of his last five games, with the heavy win over the Commanders meaning he was allowed to rest somewhat. Expected to be the main man in the Eagles attack, it should offer decent value to add him into our bet builder, with a price of 10/21 for 20+ rushing attempts giving us a final bet builder value of 3/1. Please gamble responsibly When having a bet, it's vital to practice responsible gambling. Betting can be addictive and it's important to stay in control of your betting. Never treat gambling as a way to make money, never bet more than you can afford and when the fun stops, stop. Gambling sites offer punters tools, like deposit limits, profit and loss trackers and self exclusion options, to help them stay in control. But if you ever feel like you need help or advice on gambling addiction, don't hesitate to contact one of the charities or organisations below.
The Independent
09-02-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Super Bowl 2025: kick-off time, teams and odds
The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the 59th Super Bowl in February, after Patrick Mahomes led his side to a thrilling 32-29 win over the Bills. The Chiefs are now the first back-to-back champions to return to the Super Bowl, having won the past two editions, and they are targeting an unprecedented 'three-peat' in 2025. It is also the fifth time in the last six years that the Chiefs have reached the Super Bowl, winning three of the last five. Their opponents at Super Bowl LIX will be the Philadelphia Eagles, in what is a rematch of Super Bowl 57, when the Chiefs won 38-35 to begin their current run of wins. The Eagles booked their place with an impressive 55-23 win over the Washington Commanders, though they understandably head into the event as slight underdogs. Here's everything you need to know about American football 's showpiece event: When is Super Bowl LIX? The 2025 edition of the Super Bowl is set to kick off at 5.30pm CST (11.30pm GMT) on Sunday, 9 February at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Superdome last held the event in 2013, when the Ravens beat the 49ers 34-31, and it has held seven Super Bowls overall, with the first dating back to 1978. How can I watch it? In the UK, Super Bowl LIX will be broadcast free-to-air on ITV1, with coverage starting at 10.45pm. Subscribers can also watch online on ITVX. Sky Sports customers can also watch live, with extended coverage on Sky Sports NFL starting as early as 2pm. To watch the original US broadcast of the superbowl subscribe to NFL Game Pass for 99p on DAZN to watch the original US broadcast Who is playing in the Super Bowl? The Kansas City Chiefs will meet the Philadelphia Eagles in a rematch of the 2023 game, when the Chiefs won 38-35 thanks to a field goal from Harrison Butker. As with their last two campaigns, quarterback Patrick Mahomes remains the main man for the Chiefs, having led them to victory in 2023 and 2024 under the guidance of veteran coach Any Reid. Nevertheless, The Chiefs will face an Eagles side who have only lost three times this season. They are led by the duo of quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley – who broke the NFL record for rushing yards (2,005) in the regular season. Who is performing in the half-time show? US rapper Kendrick Lamar was confirmed as the main act for the half-time show in September, with the 37-year-old having performed as part of the show in 2022 alongside Eminem, Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg. So far, Lamar has only confirmed long-time collaborator SZA as one of the supporting acts. Given the timing for kick-off, the half-time show will likely begin between 1am and 1.30am in the UK. Super Bowl LIX odds Kansas City Chiefs win 5/6 Philadelphia Eagles win 10/11 The Independent vets betting sites for useability, security and responsible gambling tools. You can claim free bets here to use across a range of sports. Please read the terms. We may earn commission from some of the links in this article, but we never allow this to influence our content. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
7 former Alabama players to be featured in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WIAT) — Super Bowl LIX will kickoff Sunday between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, and the Alabama Crimson Tide will be well represented. The 59th Super Bowl will feature seven former Crimson Tide players. Kansas City doesn't have any former Alabama players while the Eagles feature Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith, Eli Ricks, Landon Dickerson, Byron Young, Cameron Latu, and Tyler Steen. Hurts was the first freshman to start at quarterback in Nick Saban's career. He led the Crimson Tide to the 2016-17 national championship game where the Crimson Tide lost to Clemson. Following his junior season in 2018, he transferred to Oklahoma. He was selected with the 53rd pick in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Smith is arguably the best wide receiver to ever put on an Alabama jersey. His historic 2020 campaign which ended with 1,856 receiving yards and 23 touchdowns earned him the Heisman trophy and led Alabama to a national championship win over Ohio State. He was selected with the 10th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. 'We're glad they're back, but it's very sad why it's back': Gulf Shores moving forward with return of NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship Ricks transferred to the Capstone after two seasons at LSU. He appeared in 10 games, recording 13 tackles and four pass breakups. Dickerson spent three years at Florida State before transferring to Alabama. He was apart of the 2020 national championship team and won the Rimington Trophy, which is presented to the best center in the country. He was also a first-team All-American. He was selected with the 37th pick in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Young spent four seasons at Alabama as a defensive tackle. He finished his Alabama career with 132 tackles and 3.5 sacks. He was selected with the 70th pick in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Latu spent five seasons at Alabama and played a major role in his final two seasons. He finished his Crimson Tide career with 787 yards and 12 touchdowns. In 2021, he surpassed Irv Smith Jr's. record of touchdown passes by a tight end with eight. He was selected with the 101st pick of the third round in the 2023 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Steen arrived to Alabama in 2022 after four season at Vanderbilt. He started all 13 games at left tackles and earned second team All-SEC recognition from coaches. He was drafted with the 65th pick in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Super Bowl LIX will mark the second time in three years the two teams have played each other. Kick off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on FOX. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
